Angela C. Vigil

Biography

Angela Vigil is the Firm’s Partner and Executive Director of the Pro Bono Practice. Prior to joining the Firm, Angela worked for the Children and Family Justice Center, Bluhm Legal Clinic of the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law as the Director of Children’s Law Pro Bono Projects, where she led strategic litigation and advocacy on behalf of children. She also worked as an attorney, director and clinical teacher at Northwestern Law School Legal Clinic's where she founded and directed volunteer lawyer practice in the children's law pro bono practice in the neighborhood branch office.

Practice Focus

Angela focuses her practice on children's law, civil rights and human rights. An experienced trial lawyer, she frequently lectures at various national and international conferences on issues related to professional responsibility, children's law, juvenile justice practice, interviewing and counseling clients, legal aid and social justice. She also presents on pro bono management in law firms and in legal service organizations, as well as on teaming with corporate clients through pro bono service.

Professional Honors

First recipient of the Laurie Ariane Miller Public Service Award, 2016, American Bar Association Section of Litigation for extraordinary dedication to public service

Difference Maker Award 2016 by the American Bar Association Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division

Daily Business Review Most Effective Lawyer Award in The Pro Bono category, December 2014

Outstanding Legal Advocate Award - National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC), 36th National Child Welfare, Juvenile, and Family Law Conference, August 2013

2013 Pro Bono Publico Award in Recognition of her Dedication and Delivery of Pro Bono Service to the Needy - The Cuban American Bar Association and the CABA Pro Bono Project

2011 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Commitment to Public Service - Student Funded Public Interest Fellowship

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